Intensive Spanish Language Program in Ávila, Spain
May 18-June 28, 2008
¡ Español en Ávila !
Program: May 18-June 28, 2008
- Four hours of daily classes in Spanish, at the Escuela de Educación y Turismo, Ávila.
- Housing with a host family in the city.
- Three daily meals provided by the host family.
- Two excursions included with program, to Madrid and Segovia.
- Eastern Michigan University faculty member will accompany group and remain in Ávila throughout the program.
- Health insurance provided, including coverage for minor health care needs and medical emergencies.
- Earn six credits in Spanish language, culture, or literature from Eastern Michigan University, along with a certificate from the Universidad de Salamanca.
- Graduate credit available.
Students will take classes with professors at the Ávila Campus of the University of Salamanca. In addition to four daily hours of intensive language instruction, program participants will improve their language skills and gain valuable cultural insight by living either with a host family, or in a Spanish and international student residence in Ávila. Earn six Spanish language, culture or literature credits from Eastern Michigan University, along with a certificate from the Universidad de Salamanca. Graduate credit is available.
Outside of class, students will enjoy the many cultural attractions in Ávila, the birthplace of the mystic writer, Santa Teresa. Sites inside the city include: the medieval walls of Ávila, the Cathedral, and the Palacio de los Deanes. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the Gredos mountains, which offer excellent hiking and bike trails. Madrid may be reached by a one-hour train ride. Salamanca, Segovia, and Toledo are also great options for a day trip.
Students in the Ávila program will have a unique opportunity to travel, study, and live abroad in a beautiful and welcoming city, in a program affiliated with one of Spain's most prestigious universities.
2008 Program Fee : $3150*
*Our program fees are based on currency exchange rates in effect at the time of budget planning. Further weakening of the U.S. Dollar against world currencies may require a surcharge to cover unexpected costs resulting from unfavorable exchange rates. We will do everything possible to limit program costs as we monitor economic conditions beyond our control.
Program Fee Includes:
- Classes at La Escuela de Educación y Turismo, Campus de Ávila de la Universidad de Salamanca
- Ground transportation from Madrid airport to Ávila
- Housing with host family
- Three meals a day
- Day trips to Madrid and Segovia
- Ávila’s La Ronda de las Leyendas festival
- Tour of Ávila historical sites
- International Student Identity card
- CMI Health Insurance
Program Fee Does Not Include:
- Round-trip international airfare to and from Madrid, Spain (students will receive advice on discount air travel once enrolled)
- EMU tuition or fees for six undergraduate credit hours
- Course books/materials
- Personal expenses or optional travel
The City of Avila:
Ávila de los Caballeros is a town in the south of Old Castile, the capital of the province of the same name, now part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.
The city is 1,117 meters above sea level, the highest capital in Spain. The Gredos Mountains are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
The ancient city walls of the old city of Ávila are constructed of brown granite surmounted by a breastwork, with eighty-eight monumental towers and nine gateways. Begun in the 11th century, these remain the most complete and best-preserved medieval city walls in Spain. In 1985 Ávila was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Ávila, as the seat of a bishop, contains a Gothic cathedral said by tradition to date from 1107. The cathedral boasts a fortress-like aspect with battlement walls and towers, and much of the work dates from the 13th and 14th centuries.
The churches of San Vicente, San Pedro, Santo Tomas and San Segundo are, in their main features, Romanesque of the 15th century, although parts of the beautiful San Vicente, and of San Pedro may be as old as the 12th century. Above: the cloister of Santo Tomas.
The town is renowned for Teresa of Avila, the Carmelite mystic who lived there. The convent and church of Santa Teresa mark the birthplace of the saint whose name they bear (c. 1515-1582).
Ávila also possesses an old Moorish castle (alcázar, image above ) used as barracks, a foundling hospital, infirmary, military academy, and training schools for teachers of both sexes. From 1482 to 1807 the castle was also the seat of a university.
Application:
Early applications due by: Feburary 14, 2008
Final applications are due by: March 15, 2008
Click here for Application packet.
Return completed applications to:
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Academic Programs Abroad
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103 Boone Hall
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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Telephone: 734.487.2424 or 800.777.3541
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fax: 734.487.4377
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For more information:
Dr. Deanna Mihaly
Foreign Languages & Bilingual Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Phone (734) 487-0130
(734) 449-8978
dmihaly@emich.edu
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Intensive Spanish Language Program in Ávila, Spain
Sponsored by:
Eastern Michigan University
Office of Academic Programs Abroad and
Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies
Eastern Michigan University, Alexander Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.0130
In association with:
Clases de Inglés para Extranjeros
El Campus de Ávila de la Universidad de Salamanca, and
El Ayuntamiento de Ávila
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